Janrey Serapio

As Pratt Center's Communications Manager, Janrey leads the organization’s communications strategy across programs and operations, working to amplify the Center's external profile and create content that highlights its work in advancing equitable and community-driven solutions. He collaborates closely with staff and community partners, believing that communications is most powerful when it is authentic, inclusive, and reflective of the communities it serves.

Previously, Janrey co-led editorial strategy as the Assistant Director of Communications at Columbia Neighbors, a news outlet by Columbia University that publishes stories for the Upper Manhattan community. Prior to Columbia, Janrey served as the Communications Manager at Urban Design Forum, where he led the public release of urban policy toolkits and reports co-authored by the organization and its membership of built environment professionals. He holds a BA from Vassar College in International Studies, with a focus in Urban Studies.

Janrey was born and raised in New Jersey, but has no opinion on the Taylor ham versus pork roll debate. He now lives in Carroll Gardens, where he keeps it simple with a bacon, egg, and cheese from his local deli.